Mm, fortunately for you, my people don't greet one another by kissing on the lips, as I understand some do.

[ With a teasing smile, his head lulls just so. ]

Ah, but don't there's no need to feel embarrassed. It isn't too late to learn - and I'm certain that you could teach me a thing or two, as well.

[ It wouldn't benefit him to overwhelm his new friend into losing their polite interest, though; he eases his grip, so that Kaoru might retract his hand, if he so wished. ]